WHAT KIND OF CASTER AND WHEEL DO YOU NEED?

LOAD WEIGHT

What is the weight you need to move?

Larger wheels are required for heavier loads. Roller or Ball bearings are needed to move loads over 400 pounds. On a four caster piece of equipment, divide the total weight by three to determine the load rating needed for each caster.

FLOOR CONDITIONS

Are your floors smooth or rough?

Make sure your wheels are large enough to pass over cracks in the floor. A softer wheel moves more easily on rough floors or floors with debris. Polyurethane or rubber wheels will protect concrete, tile or carpet.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Must your caster endure wet, acidic, oily or chemical conditions?

If so, you need a stainless steel caster with the appropriate wheel.

If carts are being towed by powered equipment, or being subjected to shock (rolling over docks, boards and in and out of trucks, for example), a heavier duty caster will be needed.